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Art and Literature/Language Arts

Finding ways to incorporate art into the everyday classroom is essential. It's been proven that early exposure to visual art, music, or drama promotes activity in the brain. What better way to create excitement in the math, science or history classroom? Art helps children understand other subjects much more clearly... from math and science, to language arts and geography. So go ahead, start incorporating art into your everyday teaching. Your students will thank you!

The lessons below are organized by author, where applicable.

ADJECTIVE, ADJECTIVE, NOUN ^{Gr. 1-8}
Nancy Tompkins shows us how to encourage drawing skills, imagination, and senses of humor.

Buono, Gloria M.: THE PAINTING BALLERINA ^{Gr. 1-8}
The author of the book shares some inspirational ideas with you and your kinderartists.

Carle, Eric: ANIMALS ANIMALS ^{Gr. 5}
A terrific lesson which incorporates social studies, science, technology, art and the writing process. From Alice Cunningham.

Carle, Eric: EGG CARTON CATERPILLAR ^K-2
An Eric Carle inspired lesson from J R Williams.

Carle, Eric: FIRST GRADE, FIRST GRADE, WHAT DO YOU SEE? ^{Gr. 1}
An Eric Carle inspired lesson from Linn McDonald. The purpose of this project is to involve first grade students in the creation of a virtual class picture book through a study of an author and illustrator. Students will also learn geography of other regions as classrooms from around the globe are invited to participate.

Carle, Eric: LITTLE CLOUD ^K-2
Holly LaForge has some ideas for connecting art-making with an Eric Carle book.

Carle, Eric: MISTER SEAHORSE ^{Gr. 5}
A lovely themed bulletin board idea from Alice Cunningham.

Carle, Eric: PAPER COLLAGE WITH ERIC CARLE ^K
Students will gain appreciation for the work of Eric Carle not only as a story writer, but as an illustrator during this fun "Hermit Crab" inspired lesson from Pamela Metzger.

Carle, Eric: VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR ^K-2
An Eric Carle inspired lesson from Vivian Redfern - Art Educator - District 41, McCook, NE.

Carle, Eric: VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR/DAYS OF THE WEEK ^K-2
Students will become aware of the illustrating style of Eric Carle as they create a "days of the week" caterpillar. Submitted by Trish Wade from Brisbane, Australia.

COFFEE FILTER BOOKLET ^K-6
An interesting way to create a colorful book courtesy of Meredith Fritsch - Lockland City Schools.

HAIKU STRAW PAINTING ^{all ages}
Students will learn about haiku poetry, have the experience of writing a haiku and then make an ink painting to enhance the haiku. From Carole Rathfon.

Johnson, Crockett: HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON ^K-3
Using the book, Harold and the Purple Crayon as inspiration, students will use shapes to stimulate their imaginations to create a unique image. From Rebecca Engelman.

LEARNING RHYMES ^{Gr. K-2}
Dustie has some simple ways for you to get your students excited about reading and rhyming.

Lionni, Leo: LITTLE GREEN ^K-2
This lesson teaches children how to make the color green by mixing the two primary colors, blue and yellow. Based on the Leo Lionni Book. From Shelly.

Lionni, Leo: STORYBOOK ART ^K-2
Your kinderartists will become aware of the illustrating style of Leo Lionni as they create an underwater scene with artist Vera Trembach.

MAGNETIC POETRY ^{Gr. 7-8}
Reinforcing creative writing skills. From Jane Sanders.

Martin, Bill Jr: ALOHA ^{all ages}
Nanette Sposito shows you how to incorporate the state of Hawaii and the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, into a bulletin board.

POETRY PEBBLES ^{Gr. 4-8}
A super way to get the creative writing juices flowing.

Reynolds, Peter H.: MAKING A DOT WITHOUT MAKING A DOT ^K-2
A fabulous paper mosaic lesson. From Jennifer Stratton. This is a wonderful project that shows how confidence breeds confidence!

Seuss, Dr.: THE SHAPE OF ME AND OTHER STUFF - CLASS MURAL ^K-1
Here, students will work individually and as a group in the creation of a wall mural. Submitted by: Martha Butcher

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